Finding the Third Proportional to 391,674 and 528,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,674 and 528,461 is: 713,019.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,674 : 528,461 = 528,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,674/528,461 = 528,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,674x = 528,461 × 528,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,674x = 279,271,028,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,271,028,521/391,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,019.06
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